Payroll Officer part time or full time in Stevenston

Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover) Hourly Rate: £16.70 per hour Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Approx. Ideally Monday to Wednesday plus an additional half day (for example Thursday morning) Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy Finance Department on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking for a part-time role within a well-established organisation where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are highly valued. Working as part of a small and supportive finance team, you will take responsibility for processing a high-volume weekly payroll for approximately 280 employees, alongside a smaller monthly payroll. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work to strict deadlines and confidence in managing payroll queries and payroll-related administration. This position would suit a candidate who enjoys working with numbers, can handle confidential information with discretion and has previous experience processing payroll from start to finish. Process end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 280 employees. Process a smaller monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines. Input employee hours and timesheet data onto the payroll system. Review timesheets and payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance. Investigate discrepancies and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner. Proactively chase outstanding timesheets and payroll information. Administer pension contributions and Auto Enrolment requirements. Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently. Support year-end payroll activities and reporting. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data. Ensure payroll procedures remain compliant with current legislation and company policies. Support the wider finance function when required. Previous experience working within a payroll administration position. Proven experience processing payroll from start to finish. Strong understanding of payroll legislation and payroll processes. Experience processing high-volume payrolls. Understanding of workplace pensions and Auto Enrolment legislation. Excellent numerical and data entry accuracy. Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict payroll deadlines. Competent user of payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Professional and approachable when dealing with payroll queries. Proactive in identifying and resolving issues before payroll deadlines. Competitive hourly rate of £16.70. Part-time hours offering a positive work-life balance. Fixed-term maternity cover contract with expected duration of 9-12 months. Supportive and collaborative finance team environment. Free on-site parking. Excellent public transport links, with bus and rail services nearby. Opportunity to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery. We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in payroll administration, payroll processing, finance administration, accounts administration or payroll bureau environments. Candidates should be confident managing payroll deadlines, processing employee payroll data accurately and delivering a high standard of customer service when handling payroll enquiries. This opportunity would suit an experienced Payroll Administrator seeking a stable, part-time position where their payroll expertise and attention to detail can make an immediate impact. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website